American Water Heater 317365-002 instruction manual Solarwater Heater, Rating Plate

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Instruction Manual

SOLARWATER HEATER

INSTALLATION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE

The Solar Water Heater has been sold as a component part. It has been factory equipped with a booster element, and thermostat with high limit.

The solar water heater is designed to store potable water within the limits listed on the rating plate and to supply domestic hot water up to the element’s heating capability.

This manual contains basic instructions for the installation, operation and maintenance of the solar water heater only. Read it carefully before using the solar tank, then keep it handy for quick reference.

If the tank leaks or the element fails to operate, all technical and warranty questions should be directed to the local dealer from whom the solar water heater was purchased. If you are unsuccessful, please write to the company listed on the warranty sheet which came with the solar water heater.

WARNING

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the local utility.

RATING PLATE

A rating plate identifying the solar water heater will be found above the drain valve. When referring to the solar water heater, always have the information listed on the rating plate readily available.

Fill in that information here:

MODEL NO. _______________________________________

SERIAL NO. _______________________________________

INSTALLATION DATE: ________________________________

Month Day Year

WARNING

INSULATING JACKETS:

When installing an external insulation jacket on the solar water heater:

DO NOT cover the temperature-pressure relief valve.

DO NOT cover the instruction manual. Keep it on the side of the water heater or nearby for future reference.

DO obtain new warning and instruction labels from the manufacturer for placement on the blanket directly over the existing labels.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire, serious personal injury or death.

THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS SOLAR WATER HEATER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FORANY DAMAGE DUE TO FAILURE TO FOLLOW

THESE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.

PRINTED 0310

317365-002

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Contents Rating Plate Solarwater HeaterTypical Installation Table of ContentsTEMPERATURE-PRESSURE Relief Valve InstallationLocal Codes Closed SystemWater Piping Filling the Solar Water Heater with Water Wiring of ElementThermostat Temperature Settings Temperature RegulationTemperature Adjustment OperationElement Replacement MaintenanceDraining ElementWater Heater Sounds Repair Parts